Jan 20, 2022
WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington Team Up to Tackle Dental Workforce Issues
WSDA and Delta Dental of Washington are teaming up on a comprehensive strategy to reduce dental workforce shortages in the state.
News Items
Jan 19, 2022
Regulatory Update – January 2022
Learn more about modifications to dentist continuing education, dentist retired active status, and delegation of the COVID-19 vaccination to hygienists.
Jan 19, 2022
Health Care Authority Billing and Reimbursement Survey
In order to improve the Health Care Authority (HCA) website billing and reimbursement experience, HCA is asking providers to complete a short survey by Jan. 28.
Jan 14, 2022
DQAC Dental Educational Outreach Committee – Jan. 20
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next Dental Educational Outreach Committee meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20 at 12:00 PM.
Jan 14, 2022
DQAC Business Meeting – Jan. 21
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold its next business meeting on Friday, Jan. 21 at 8:30 AM.
Jan 13, 2022
Dental Offices Not Included in New Pause on Non-Urgent Procedures at Hospitals
WSDA has received direct confirmation from the Governor’s Office that the pause on non-urgent procedures does not include dental offices or other non-hospital-based health care settings.
Jan 12, 2022
Free Webinar: Cultivating Leadership Skills Through Coaching and Mentoring
Join ADA member and certified professional life coach Dr. Cathy Hung at 5:00 PM PT on Jan. 25 for the free webinar "Cultivating Leadership Skills Through Coaching and Mentoring."
Jan 12, 2022
Task Force Soliciting Dental Community Input on Enhancing CDT Code
A new task force is asking the dental community to weigh in on a project that could revamp and enhance the existing Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature — better known as the CDT Code. The deadline for written comments is Jan. 14.
Jan 11, 2022
Provider Relief Fund Webinar Set for Jan. 12
The Health Resources and Services Administration is hosting a free webinar on Jan. 12 to provide technical assistance on reporting requirements for providers who received funding in the second phase of the Provider Relief Fund.
Jan 10, 2022
WSDA Launches “Stop Big Sugar” Campaign
We are proud to announce the launch of “Stop Big Sugar,” a WSDA-funded campaign to improve the transparency of public advocacy efforts here in Washington state.
Jan 5, 2022
CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance for Health Care Personnel
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 guidance for health care workers.
Jan 4, 2022
Updated Apple Health Billing Guides and Fee Schedule
Attention Medicaid Providers: The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) recently published updates to the Access to Baby and Child Dentistry, Dental-related Services, Orthodontic Services, and Oral Health Connections Pilot Project billing guides, along with updates to the Dental Program fee schedule.
Jan 4, 2022
ADA Resumes Third Party Payer Concierge Program
The service, which assists dentists with insurance questions and concerns with third party payers, is for member dentists only and can be accessed by calling 1-800-621-8099 or emailing dentalbenefits@ada.org.
Jan 3, 2022
Get Ready for the New Year With up to 60% Off Lenovo Tech
Are you prepared for the new year? Get 2022 ready with upgraded PCs, accessories and more from ADA-endorsed Lenovo! Receive up to 60% off award-winning technologies from Lenovo, now through Jan. 9, 2022, while supplies last.
Dec 29, 2021
Nominate a New Dentist for the 2022 ADA 10 Under 10 Award by Dec. 31
Developed by the ADA New Dentist Committee in 2017, this award recognizes 10 amazing dentists who graduated from dental school less than 10 years ago. Nominate a member by Dec. 31!
Dec 28, 2021
HPI Seeks Dentists In New Survey Panel to Track Economic, Operational Impact
The ADA Health Policy Institute’s monthly COVID-19 economic results poll is evolving for 2022 and the institute is recruiting dentists to join the new survey panel.
Dec 27, 2021
Talking About Fees is One of the Most Important Conversations
The conversation about fee and payment arrangement is one of the most important you have with patients. Learn more with a free e-book from CareCredit.
Dec 23, 2021
Poll Finds Reduced Capacity, Increased Hiring at Dental Practices
Results from HPI’s most recent wave of its COVID-19 Economic Impact poll, collected the week of November 15, show hope among the ongoing challenges faced by dentists across the U.S.
Dec 22, 2021
New Guides Cover Sharing of Patient Health Information
The American Dental Association has helped develop two recently published guides that will improve the sharing of patient health information between dental and medical providers.
Dec 21, 2021
DQAC Dental Anesthesia Committee Meeting – Jan. 14
The Dental Quality Assurance Commission (DQAC) will hold a Dental Anesthesia Committee meeting on Friday, Jan. 14 at 2:30 PM.
